Update (11:50 AM): MacLeod now reports that Downey, not Leino, will play tonight. The reason is probably, as Dennis points out in the comments, Steve Ott.

Leino will make his regular season NHL debut Saturday in DC. - Matt

Bruce MacLeod reports that Ville Leino and Aaron Downey have been called up from Grand Rapids. The move is made possible by the fact that Brad Stuart (and his $3.75 million salary) has been placed on the LTIR and must sit out at least nine more games (or 24 total days) before he can return.

Leino can enter the lineup tonight in Zetterberg’s absence, but the reason for Downey’s presence isn’t immediately apparent.